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"The Making Of" explores the creative pros behind the most innovative films & TV shows in recent history. themakingof.substack.com

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In this episode of The Making Of, recorded live at the Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Hollywood in October 2026, host Michael Valinsky moderates an engaging conversation with cinematographers Lowell A. Meyer (Other Mommy, Knock at the Cabin) and ... more

In this episode, we welcome Daniel Garber ACE, editor of the new A24 film Primetime, directed by Lance Oppenheim and starring Robert Pattinson. In our conversation, Daniel shares his journey into filmmaking, his approach to storytelling through editi... more

In this episode, we talk with director Kate Dolan about SOULM8TE, the latest addition to the M3GAN universe, produced by James Wan. Kate, whose previous work includes the acclaimed horror feature You Are Not My Mother, takes us inside the making of S... more

In this episode, we welcome four-time Emmy Award winner David X. Cohen, co-creator, executive producer and head writer of Futurama. David takes us inside the making of the iconic animated series, from its origins and his longtime collaboration with M... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Garber
ACE-award-winning film editor whose credits include Primetime, The Reagan Show and Some Kind of Heaven
A24
Episode: “Primetime” Editor Daniel Garber ACE on Cutting the A24 Feature Film
Kate Dolan
Director of Soulmate (within the M3GAN universe)
Director
Episode: Director Kate Dolan on Crafting “SOULM8TE,” Part of the M3GAN Universe, Produced by James Wan
David X. Cohen
Four-time Emmy-winning producer and writer who developed Futurama; showrunner, executive producer, head writer
Futurama (creator/showrunner)
Episode: “Futurama” Showrunner David X. Cohen on the New Season, Collaborating with Matt Groening, & More
Jonathan Goldstein
Writer/Director on Mayday
Appian Way? (not explicitly stated in transcript)
Episode: “Mayday” Directors John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein on Making the Apple TV Film
John Francis Daley
Writer/Director on Mayday
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Episode: “Mayday” Directors John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein on Making the Apple TV Film
Carlson Young
Director and actor known for Scream, Emily in Paris; director of The Last Sunrise
Director/Actor
Episode: Carlson Young on Directing “The Last Sunrise” for Amazon MGM Studios
Sara DeWitt
GM and SVP PBS Kids and Education
PBS Kids
Episode: PBS KIDS’ Sara DeWitt on Back-to-School Programming, Navigating Funding Challenges & More
Sophie Darlington
ASC cinematographer
Episode: “LION” Cinematographer Sophie Darlington ASC on Crafting the Disney+ and National Geographic Documentary
Christian Hurley
Co-director of A Most Atrocious Thing
Independent filmmakers
Episode: How 3 Indie Filmmakers Made an $8,000 Horror Feature—and Got Distribution

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Mike Volinsky
Host of The Making Of, often guiding conversations on filmmaking craft and production.
Mike Velinsky
Host of The Making Of, contributing to discussions on directing, collaboration, and industry practice.
Mike Falinski
Host of The Making Of, involved in conversations around development, production, and film/TV storytelling.

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“Primetime” Editor Daniel Garber ACE on Cutting the A24 Feature Film
Q: How did you go about the cut for this movie? And can you talk about your collaboration with the director for this film?
Garber and Lance Oppenheim had collaborated on documentary projects before Primetime. Oppenheim encouraged actors to improvise and deviate from the script, giving Garber more performance options in post-production, while the team worked to integrate the film's many camera formats into a coherent visual language.
“Primetime” Editor Daniel Garber ACE on Cutting the A24 Feature Film
Q: How did you get into this business?
Garber studied film in college and got his first job as a researcher and assistant editor on The Reagan Show. He stayed with the project for three years, ultimately becoming its finishing editor and learning alongside experienced editors.
“Futurama” Showrunner David X. Cohen on the New Season, Collaborating with Matt Groening, & More
Q: What were those early conversations like when you and Matt began developing Futurama? When did you realize there was a show there?
We felt there was a strong platform with The Simpsons' success and Matt Groening's involvement, and we believed we could create a good show. The process involved doodles, weeks of collaboration, and assembling a thick pitch notebook.
“Mayday” Directors John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein on Making the Apple TV Film
Q: What words of wisdom would you offer to young filmmakers starting out?
They emphasize watching many films, embracing technology, making short films, and being open to feedback while maintaining their own vision and understanding commercial realities.
“Mayday” Directors John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein on Making the Apple TV Film
Q: What does assembling your creative team look like for a project like Mayday?
They discuss having a trusted core team, including their long-time DP Barry Peterson and editor Jamie Gross, and how casting decisions like Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh shape the film's tone.

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What is The Making Of about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show spotlights the people behind high-end film and television production, from directors and writers to cinematographers, editors, VFX leads, and producers. Episodes explore origin stories, collaboration dynamics, and the practicalities of turning complex ideas into finished work—covering everything from indie features with tight budgets to high-profile Apple TV+ and National Geographic projects. A recurring thread is the craft decision-making process: pre-production strategies, on-set leadership, post-production choices, and how technology like AI, color grading, and complex lighting shape storytelling. A standout element is the breadth of guests, which ranges from indie auteurs to senior creatives on big-budget projects, offering act... more

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